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Minutes for Special Session

The State of Texas       {}
County  of  Burnet       {}             On this the 15th day of March, 2022, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in Special Session.  The following members of the court were present:
 
Present:
County Judge James Oakley; Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr.; Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle; Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall; Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
Attendees:
Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator; Karin Smith, County Auditor; Christy Simpson, Commissioners' Court Clerk
Attendees:
Brittney Smith, Clerk
 
Agenda
An agenda packet containing detailed information on the items listed below is distributed to the County Judge, Commissioners, and County Clerk the Friday preceding the meeting. The agenda packet is also posted on the county website at  www.burnetcountytexas.org, under Public Meetings. A hard copy of the agenda packet is available in the County Clerk's office. Our Mission Statement: The mission of Burnet County is to maintain overall efficient and effective management of county resources while providing the services mandated by state and federal law and desired by the citizens of Burnet County.
 
SPECIAL MEETING DATE: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 1st Floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, Texas
  
 
1. Call to Order
 
2. Public Comments.  Any person with business before the Commissioner’s Court not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Court.  No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting. Comments regarding specific agenda items should occur when the item is called.  There is a 2 minute speaking limit. 
 
3. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of an order authorizing the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office to sponsor a cadet at a CAPCOG Peace Officer Academy (Oakley/Boyd)
 
4. Discussion and/or action regarding the SO reimbursement contract between Burnet County and Cheyenne Williams (Oakley/Boyd)
 
5. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)
 
6. Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Oakley)
 
7. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreement or grants to be approved and/or ratified (Oakley)
                       
8. Call for Bids/ Requests for Proposals/ Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/ RFP openings or submitted bids. (Oakley)
           
9. The following items are part of the Consent Agenda and require no deliberation by the
Commissioner’s Court.  Any item from this agenda may be considered separately:
a. Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
b. Payroll approval/Personnel Action Form Approval
c. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
d. Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
e. Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
f.  Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor
g. Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
h. Correspondence.
                                              
 10.  Adjournment.
 
                                                                       
James Oakley, Burnet County Judge
 
                                                                                               
Reviewed by: Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney
 
 
 
The Commissioners' Court reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code including, but not limited to, Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations)Deliberations about Security Devices), 551.087 (Economic Development), 418.183 (Deliberations about Homeland Security Issues).  Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Burnet County will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending Commissioners' Court. To better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Ms. Stephanie McCormick, Commissioners’ Court Coordinator, at (512) 715-5276. Please note, the location of the meeting is subject to change based upon availability of the Courtroom. If meeting location is changed, notice at the above meeting location shall be posted to ensure public access to meeting is granted.
 
Item #1:
Call to Order
Judge Oakley called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
 
Item #2:
Public Comments
There were no comments from the public.
 
Item #3:
Order for CAPCOG Peace Officer Academy
The court discussed the Order authorizing the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office to sponsor a cadet at a CAPCOG Peace Officer Academy.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Order authorizing the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office to sponsor a cadet at a CAPCOG Peace Officer Academy.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #4:
Peace Officers Reimbursement
The court discussed the SO reimbursement contract between Burnet County and Cheyenne Williams.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the SO reimbursement contract between Burnet County and Cheyenne Williams.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #5:
Department Updates
There were no department updates presented to the court.
 
Item #6:
Acknowledgement of Receipt
There were no receipts to be acknowledged.
 
Item #7:
Contracts, Agreements and Grants
There were no contracts, agreements and grants to be approved.
 
Item #8:
Bids and Bid Openings
There were no call for Bids/Request for Proposals/Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/ RFP openings or submitted bids.
 
Item #9:
Consent Agenda
The court discussed the Consent Agenda
a. Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
b. Payroll approval/Personnel Action Form Approval
c. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
d. Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
e. Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
f. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor
g. Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
h. Correspondence.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #10:
Adjournment
Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 9:10 a.m. There was no further business discussed.